Article: Understanding tumor-induced weight loss.

Objectives

This educational activity is designed for nurses and other health care professionals who care for and educate adult patients regarding nutrition and cancer. The multiple choice examination that follows is designed to test your achievement of the following educational objectives. After studying this offering, you will be able to:

1. Identify the causes of weight loss in patients with cancer.

2. Describe the mechanisms of tumor-induced weight loss.

3. Discuss the limitations of traditional nutrition management strategies in patients with tumor-induced weight loss.

4. Define eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and its effect on ...

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